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The Week's Top Stories: GDP Plunges, Big Tech CEOs on the Hot Seat
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
Fauci Optimistic COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Widely Available
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Trump Tweet on Fair Housing Rule Draws Criticism for Stoking Racial Resentment
President Trump has rolled back and an Obama-era fair housing policy, allowing developers to bypass building affordable housing in suburban neighborhoods. David Sanchez, director of research & development at National Community Stabilization Trust, assesses the move as a rallying call to Trump's base ahead of the November election.
John Lewis Mourned as 'Founding Father' of 'Better America'
John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis’ example and take action in the face of injustice.
What To Do With America's Largest Confederate Monument?
Statues commemorating the Confederacy are being torn down across America as a result of racial unrest following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. But the largest monument in the country has been left out of the conversation: Stone Mountain monument in Georgia. The 42-foot-deep, 76-by-158 foot carving of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson sits on the face of the world’s largest piece of exposed granite. Removing it could require bitter political debate and a year-long demolition. But for most, the racist history it represents is too hard to ignore.
'We Did See What We've Been Suspecting' in GDP Plunge, Says White House Adviser
Unemployment claims rise for the second week as states reverse course on reopenings amid spikes in coronavirus cases. Tyler Goodspeed, acting chairmain of White House council of economic advisers, talks current standing of the economy.
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies at 74
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74.
Trump Floats Election 'Delay' Amid Claims of Voting Fraud
President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
4 Big Tech CEOs Take Congressional Heat on Competition
Four Big Tech CEOs are fending off accusations of stifling competition in front of a congressional panel that is investigating market dominance in the industry.
